Senior Mental Health Practitioner

The Local Primary Mental Health Support Service (LPMHSS) in Powys is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated, compassionate and professional Senior Mental Health Practitioner to join our clinical team.

This is a key role in delivering the five core functions of LPMHSS supporting people experiencing mild-moderate and severe stable mental health difficulties through:

o The provision of comprehensive assessment of mental health and wellbeing.

o The delivery of brief, outcome-focused and evidence-based psychosocial interventions.

o The provision of guidance, advice and signposting to service users and carers.

o The provision of guidance and advice to primary care providers.

o Referral onto secondary services where appropriate which might improve or prevent a deterioration in the individuals mental health.

• This post is integrated into a multidisciplinary team comprising Mental Health Nurses, Accredited Counsellors, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers and Psychological Therapists to deliver high quality, timely, safe, person-centred, equitable, holistic and effective and psychosocial assessments and interventions.

The service is seeking a professional with additional training and experience in evidence-based psychosocial interventions such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Trauma Therapy (incl. EMDR and Trauma focused CBT), and Brief Solution Focused Therapy and/or with an interest and commitment to undertake further training in psychological approaches.

Enhance the psychological care of clients within the Local Primary Mental Health Support Service, providing Part 1 mental health assessments, formulation, and evidence-based interventions to people experiencing mild-moderate and severe enduring and stable mental health issues.

Undertake comprehensive mental health assessments, brief psychological interventions and provide consultation to primary care and other professionals across health and social care.

Working collaboratively, support individuals with mild to moderate and stable severe mental health needs, promoting recovery and facilitating access to appropriate care pathways.

Assist in clinically related administration, such as supporting LPMHSS screening and allocation processes, and contributing to the development and implementation of audits/service evaluations/research projects, teaching and project work.

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: . There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about the role.

The role will be based in Newtown in north Powys and the successful candidate will be expected to offer face to face assessment and intervention clinics from one or more of our LPMHSS clinical bases across Powys.

Workforce wellbeing is a priority for the service and for the health board more broadly and we are keen to support clinicians continued professional development.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.